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Arnott Marine brings cargo MGA back to market
Arnott Marine has relaunched its cargo managing general agent one year after retrieving the brand from AJ Gallagher.
Broker Network forms five-strong insurer panel
Broker Network has formed a five-strong panel of insurer partners made up of Ageas, Allianz, Axa, NIG and RSA.
Higos makes first acquisition following GRP buyout
Higos Insurance Services has made its first acquisition since being acquired by Global Risk Partners.
FCA sets deadline for PPI claims
The Financial Conduct Authority has put a deadline on payment protection insurance claims, bringing to a close a chapter that has cost firms billions in compensation.
Editor's comment: Not ageing well
With the countdown to my next ‘big’ birthday already started, I’m the first to admit that none of us are getting any younger.
Insurance Census 2017: Face of insurance
Insurance, like many financial services sectors, has a reputation for being pale, stale and male. In Post’s latest research Michèle Bacchus finds out if the description still fits and what the industry is doing to effect change
Strong insurance competition in Australia, says broker association
Australia's National Insurance Brokers' Association has responded to an Australian parliamentary inquiry into general insurance.
Principal acquires motorcycle book
Principal Insurance has acquired the motorcycle book from Rampdale, adding 7000 policies to its portfolio.
Clear Insurance Management acquires MPW Insurance Brokers
Clear Insurance Management has acquired Kent-based MPW Insurance Brokers, its largest acquisition to date.
CII joins professional bodies to form Chartered Body Alliance
The Chartered Insurance Institute has formed an alliance with two other chartered bodies in financial services.
MDP increases stake in Towergate following £40m rights offer
Towergate has completed its rights offer, raising £40m in additional investment.
Autonet hires 80 former Towergate staff for new Manchester office
Autonet Insurance Services has hired 80 former Towergate employees as it opens a new office in Manchester.
Interview: Sian Fisher, Chartered Insurance Institute
A year into her role as CII CEO, Sian Fisher speaks to Martin Croucher about tackling discrimination and her plans for the body
Career file: Jim Bichard
Bichard has been appointed head of PWC’s UK insurance practice
Career Development: Allianz Scholarship Programme welcomes new intake
Allianz Insurance welcomed 36 new brokers to its Scholarship Programme at a launch event held at the Insurance Hall in London.
JLT posts robust Asia-Pacific 2016 results
Last year UK-headquartered international broker JLT grew revenues and profits in Asia and was buoyed by a good employee benefits performance in Australia and New Zealand.
JLT profits fall in 'challenging' trading environment
JLT has decried a “challenging” trading environment as it posts a 13% drop in pre-tax profits.
Brokers believe further IPT increases will stop consumers buying insurance
Nine out of 10 brokers anticipate that households and businesses will dramatically scale back their insurance if insurance premium tax increases in the forthcoming Budget.
Travelers threatens start-up broker over use of umbrella logo
Start-up broker Brolly is looking to crowdsource a new logo following the threat of legal action from Travelers.
Gallagher sues Scottish broker over client poaching
Arthur J Gallagher is suing a former member of staff and his new employer over allegations of client poaching.
Ex-Brightside boss to ‘breathe life’ into Towergate partnerships
Towergate has hired ex-Brightside distribution boss Colin Wallace to “breathe life” back into the business’ partnerships proposition.
Steadfast's EBITA climbs 11% to A$66.7m
Australian broker group Steadfast saw another six months of strong growth in the first half of the 2017 financial year.
La Playa achieves Lloyd’s status
Boutique broker La Playa has been approved as a registered Lloyd’s broker.
Brokers have seen no loss of business from Brexit vote
Brokers have not seen a drop in appetite for UK insurance products since the EU referendum vote last June.